County Road 228 over Florida Canal
PoorPosted for loadLa Plata County, Colorado · .1 MI S of CR 225 · Structure no. 67022800.30018
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,172
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 228 over Florida Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 228 over Florida Canal in La Plata County, Colorado. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,172 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,723 by 2037. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 228 over Florida Canal built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 228 over Florida Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 228 over Florida Canal carry?
About 1,172 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is County Road 228 over Florida Canal?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 228 over Florida Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.